Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Rodriguez, Marcel, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV08026,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 10, 2024, ended April 20, 2026
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 26, 2023, Plaintiffs Marcel Rodriguez and Jose Colon were lawfully riding a moped in the Bronx, when they were pursued by unmarked vehicles without sirens or proper identification. One vehicle, without warning or lawful justification, deployed pepper spray directly into Plaintiff Rodriguez’s face, causing severe pain. The Plaintiffs, unaware the vehicles were occupied by law enforcement, attempted to escape. However, their path was blocked by a second vehicle, and Plaintiff Rodriguez crashed into the first vehicle while Colon's foot was run over by the second vehicle, causing injury. Despite their incapacitated state, the Defendant officers escalated the situation with further unlawful actions, includin...